- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union City, TN
Union City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470426001730
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union City Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 438
- students enrolled
Union City Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Union City, TN.
School address
District: Union City · Tennessee
NCES ID 470426001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Union City Middle School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 470426001730 · Union City, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City Elementary School (793 students)
Union City Middle School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Union City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City Ele
Union City Elementary School
793 students
- This school
Union City Middle School
438 students
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
416 students
What this shows Union City Middle School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union City Middle School compares
Union City Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
African American 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Union City Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Union City reports $12,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union City High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union City Middle School
How many students attend Union City Middle School?
Union City Middle School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union City Middle School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Union City, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union City Middle School?
Union City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union City Middle School rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Union City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in Union City?
Besides Union City Middle School, Union City also operates Union City Elementary School (793 students) and Union City High School (416 students). See the Union City district page for the complete list.